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Mercedes in Limbo: Uncertainty Looms Over 2024 F1 Car’s Performance in Cold Weather Conditions

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
February 27, 2025
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Mercedes in Limbo: Uncertainty Looms Over 2024 F1 Car’s Performance in Cold Weather Conditions

Formula One F1 - Pre-Season testing - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain - February 27, 2025 Mercedes' George Russell during testing REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki

Toto Wolff, the leader of the Mercedes team, has openly admitted to uncertainties surrounding the performance of the new Formula 1 car in cold weather. This follows a period of peculiar weather conditions in Bahrain during the pre-season testing phase, which left the team in doubt as to whether the car has overcome its previous preference for cooler climates.

In 2024, the Mercedes team, also known as the Silver Arrows, had a notable run of victories in races where the temperatures were relatively low. Their triumphs at Silverstone, Spa-Francorchamps, and Las Vegas, where the weather was remarkably colder than usual, raised questions about the car’s potential climate bias.

The car’s last season performance was under the microscope, with speculations about the vehicle’s preference for cooler conditions. This perception arose from the car’s superior performance and success in races where the temperatures were significantly lower.

Wolff’s recent disclosure underscores the team’s ongoing apprehension regarding the car’s climatic bias. The unseasonal weather during the pre-season trials in Bahrain has exacerbated these concerns, as it has obstructed the team’s efforts to ascertain whether the car has indeed overcome its cold weather penchant.

The Mercedes team’s victories in 2024, particularly in the Silverstone, Spa-Francorchamps, and Las Vegas races, were significant not only for their number but also for the conditions under which they were achieved. The lower temperatures during these races have consequently instigated scrutiny of the car’s performance in relation to the weather.

The team’s uncertainty about the car’s weather preference is not without consequences. It creates a level of unpredictability and raises questions about the car’s performance in future races, particularly those held in warmer climates.

As the Mercedes team heads into the new season, the question of whether the new Formula 1 car has effectively shed its cold weather bias remains. Despite the ongoing doubts, however, Wolff’s admission is an indication of the team’s commitment to transparency and their relentless pursuit of excellence in the highly competitive world of Formula 1 racing.

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